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QUESTIONS:

1. Was s. 402.181, F. S., made applicable to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation by Ch. 75-49, Laws of Florida?

2. May current claims against the Department of Offender Rehabilitation now be processed?

SUMMARY:

Section 402.181, F. S., created a Claims Fund for restitution for property damages and injuries caused by escapees or inmates of institutions under the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. That statute is not applicable to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation, inasmuch as Ch. 75-49, Laws of Florida, which created the Department of Offender Rehabilitation,…